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  1. kenchie

    iMac - fan noise after replacing HDD

    I have replaced the HDD in my 2011 27" iMac (10.11.6) with an SSHD. The fan is now running at full speed due to the new drive not having the relevant sensor information. I have fitted one of these 3rd party sensors but the noise persists. I have tried software solutions such as SSD Fan Control...
    • kenchie
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    • fan hardware fault imac noise
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: iMac
  2. nwbryslm

    Macbook Pro gets hot on Bootcamp

    I have a MacBook Pro (Late 2013), Iris Pro Graphics, 8 GB RAM, Intel i5 processor. I need some help. I'm no computer whiz, but I've noticed that my MacBook gets hotter when I'm using my Windows 10 partition and I'm not even doing any heavy duty stuff. I planned on installing and running some...
    • nwbryslm
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    • bootcamp fan heating up macbook pro windows 10
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  3. J

    FAN discount on AT&T plans?

    So I have a 57% FAN discount on my AT&T plan through my employer. This discount worked with the old mobile share plans and the newer mobile share advantage plans. Now I have the att unlimited plan that required DIRECTV but AT&T opened up to everyone. Does anyone who has this plan, or its...
  4. R

    MacBook Pro heating up

    Hi, I have an early (I think) 2015 Macbook Pro 13". For the most part it's been great, it's quick and the battery is still excellent. However, recently I have increasingly been experiencing frequent instances where the computer heats up, and the fan starts spinning, from browsing alone. Safari...
    • roanmy
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    • fan fanspinning heat heating heatup macbookpro mbp13
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. yakoenicol

    Mac Pro 2008 fans on a windows pc?

    Hi, I have an old Mac Pro Early 2008 with a fried motherboard. Im trying to use its fans for my Windows pc. they have a 4 pin connector do does my motherboard but the wont turn on. The fans Model number is Delta AFB1212HHE and they are 12v 0.75A and my motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-z97x-ud3h-bk...
  6. baran

    MacBook Pro 2016 Touchbar Weird Noise

    MacBook Pro 15" Touchbar model is making some weird noise when it is on case which has magnetic top. And booting screen is weird too. Do you have any idea about these problems? You can see the case at the end of the video. Video is Turkish, sorry about that.
    • baran
    • Thread
    • 2016 booting fan macbook macbook pro 15 touchbar magnet noise screen touchbar weird
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  7. C

    2012 Mac Mini - Fan Noise considered normal at idle?

    Yesterday I found a great Mac Mini deal on Craigslist. It's the upgraded 2012 2.6 Quad Core. - 2012 Mac Mini - i7 Quad Core @ 2.6 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - 1 TB HDD I'm excited to have a real desktop Mac with a considerable amount of internal storage, both of which are firsts for me...
    • cksubs
    • Thread
    • fan fan noise mac mini noise quad core silence silent
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Mac mini
  8. blairian89

    2016 MacBook Pro Problem

    Well, tomorrow I have the distinct honor and pleasure of going to the Genius Bar for my Late 2016 MacBook Pro; 2.9/1TB/16GB/460 in Silver. It has developed a very loud and distinct "CLICK" noise that occurs on cold boot and intermittently throughout use. I spoke to Apple Support on chat and the...
    • blairian89
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    • 2016 apple genius bar click clicking fan genius bar late 2016 macbook pro noise problem
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  9. X

    Xserve 2,1 2008 fan array "IN" issue

    Hi gus, I've the following problem with my Xserve 2,1 fan array. I have tried a lot but no changes. (swapped the fans in the array, ...) I think the control or maby the sensor is damaged. Changing the rpm down with the fan control does not work :-(. Before it worked all fine. thanks for...
  10. robert.kreuels

    Question about the new Macbook - Fan spinning - Eve Online

    Hello, I am interested into a 15-inch MacBook Pro, 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and Radeon Pro 460 with 4GB memory. It is for my work, but I like to play EVE Online in my free time. Is it possible to play this game without a full spinning fan? I don't like it, if my hardware gets...
    • robert.kreuels
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    • eve fan gaming heat help macbook 15" question radeon radeon pro 460
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. W

    Battery and Fan Problems after DOWNgrade

    Due to some (minor) trouble with the running system i recently upgraded from Mavericks to Sierra. But as I wasn't really happy with the changes in the os and the still occurring software problem (md worker, quick look, spotlight) i decided to downgrade by using an old time machine backup. Ever...
    • whoooop
    • Thread
    • battery downgrade fan mavericks sierra
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  12. S

    Fan issue driving me nuts

    So my 10 month old MacbookPro is driving me nuts, Apple tells me it's quite normal for the fan to start spinning the way it does. I took it to their store and they weren't concerned by the noise, of course in a busy store you can hardly hear the fan but in a quiet room it's infuriating. The...
  13. poiihy

    iMac9,1 sensors malfunctioning

    I think some of the sensors in this iMac9,1 are malfunctioning causing some fans to run at full speed. Years ago, fans first started running full speed intermittently but soon always did. I think it has to do with dust because i once fixed it (temporarily) by blowing and sucking with a vac...
    • poiihy
    • Thread
    • fan sensor
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  14. S

    Temporarily disable one USB port

    I'm thinking of the possibility to temporarily disable one of my Mac mini's USB ports. My intention is to connect a fan to the port, but I don't want the fan to be active all the time. And the simpliest way would be to write a script that disables the fan for one hour, then enables it for 30...
  15. TarikTz

    Macbook air fan at 7000rmp

    Hello, I've purchased a new Macbook Air yesterday and at first I didn't noticed, but macbook fan is really load from the moment I turn on the laptop. I've tried those SMC restarts but did't help. Now I have installed SMC FAN CONTROL app and I can see that fan is constantly at 7024 rpm and...
  16. E

    Surprising Fan Noise/Usage from my 2012 rMBP on 10.11.5 Beta 5 (15F31a)

    I also just got my rMBP back from Apple after having it's screen replaced under the staingate program. Anyone else see increased fan usage under normal usage, including web browsing and document production?
  17. ifraaank

    Exchanging fans for new/quieter ones cMP 2009-2012

    Hello. Is it possible to change the stock fans in the Mac Pro, with some from another brand? Maybe some more effective fans or quieter fans, by another brand possibly? I'm specifically thinking about the Power Supply fan and the Expansion Slot fan as I think they are a bit noisy. Thanks...
  18. sailingjason

    Calendar CPU/Fan issue

    I can't seem to find a solution to this on google so I'm turning here for assistance, any advice or suggestions are greatly appreciated! I use the Calendar.app that comes with my 2012 11" MacBook Air (running El Capitan 10.11.4) as a comprehensive time tracking tool, recording everything I do...
  19. chickenninja

    iMac G4 mod, looking for input and ideas!

    So I got an old imac G4 locally for a mere $15 I'm looking to maximize it's potential with a 128gb SSD, maxed ram ultra quiet fans, and mini heatsinks on every inch of black, square, lukewarm, surface. I'm open to ideas ;) Here are some tasty links of the things I have planned for it. I'm...
  20. SamVilde

    Hot angry fan (2008 unibody)

    Hi smart people. Two years ago I upgraded the RAM in mylate 2008 unibody Macbook, then last year you helped me install a SSD and convinced me to clean out the fan - and ever since then we've been awesome over here, and I can't really tell the difference between my 7.5 year old machine and my...
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